Illness/Sickness: Floating on Side, Ammonia Burns, and Possible Compation

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Edit: Yes, I spelled "compaction" incorrectly...

So I went to a petstore today and their axolotls were really sad. They weren't as bad as I was expecting, but this poor thing obviously wasn't doing too hot. So I brought her home.

She was kept in a black tub with around 10 other (sad) axolotls. It was bare-bottomed, had hides, etc. I'm guessing she has ammonia burns based on the red irritations. She also obviously messed up arm; I'm assuming it's broken/dislocated. My main concern is the floating. I'm not sure what she could be compacted with. They did feed primarily rosy minnows and then she mentioned some kind of Mazuri shrimp pellets, which I googled and it might be freshwater turtle food.

I currently have her in a tub of cycled, clean water. I put her in the fridge. I'm planning on a tea bath. Any other suggestions, help, etc would be appreciated. I have dealt with weird axolotl medical issues, but I've never had anyone have floating issues, so I'm a little out of my element here.

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I'd lower the water level so the axi isn't able to float. Sounds like you know what you're doing. Best of Luck! :happy:
 
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